Local Rules
WHAT ARE LOCAL RULES?
Local Rules are rules to fit the particular needs of a course or competition.
Local Rules must be consistent with the policies established in Section 8 of the Rules of Golf: Model Rules of Golf
CAN A LOCAL RULE OVERRIDE A RULE OF GOLF?
No. see Rule 1.3c(3)
WHERE CAN LOCAL RULES FOR A GOLF COURSE BE FOUND
On the back of the course scorecard.
LOCAL RULE - AERATION HOLES
"Through the green", a ball that comes to rest in or on an aeration hole may be lifted without penalty, cleaned and dropped, as near as possible to the spot where it lay, but not nearer the hole. The ball dropped must first strike a part of the course through the green.
On the putting green, a ball that comes to rest in or on an aeration hole may be placed at the nearest spot not nearer the hole that avoids the situation.
Ladies' Committee
Sept 9th 2010
ADVICE RE THUNDER AND LIGHTNING
IN THE CASE OF THUNDER AND /OR LIGHTNING.
Management have the policy that players make their own decision whether to come in when there is thunder and/or lightning.
In a competition therefore if there is thunder and/or lightning in the surrounding area, players should mark their ball and come in. When it is safe to resume, players may go back to the spot where they marked their ball, replace the ball and continue to play.
Ladies' Committee
June 2011